DOL – Primary and Secondary Resources

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Determine whether the details describe a primary or secondary source: Biography about the life of George Washington

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Secondary Resource

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Determine whether the details describe a primary or secondary source: Letter from Abigail Adams to her husband

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Primary Resource

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Determine whether the details describe a primary or secondary source: National Geographic Magazine

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Secondary Resource

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Determine whether the details describe a primary or secondary source: Declaration of Independence

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Primary Resource

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Which document would be considered a primary source? Options: an encyclopedia article about George Washington, modern textbook with a chapter on Colonial Texas, a recent biography of Christopher Columbus, a letter written by President Abraham Lincoln

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a letter written by President Abraham Lincoln

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__________ __________ are the records and artifacts made by people who saw or took part in an event. (7.20A)

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Primary Sources

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A __________ __________ is a record of an event made by someone who was not there at the time. (7.20A)

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Secondary Source

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What kind of source is the best to use when doing historical research? (HINT: Which type of resource helped you solve the crime activity?)

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Primary

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In a history class, Daniel read an account of a historical event written by someone who DID NOT witness the event. What is this type of account called?

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secondary source

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Which of these would be considered a PRIMARY SOURCE? An article about Abraham Lincoln, A book on the Titanic written in 2023, A letter written by a Texan Soldier at war., A history textbook

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A letter written by a Texan Soldier at war.